Mining company behind red centre fracking plan claims project is safe

By Nicole Hasham
Updated November 24 2015 - 9:13am, first published 9:04am
Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory.
Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
proposal to grant permits for the exploration of oil and gas puts a traditional way of life in jeopardy: Ulpanyali and Lilla in the Northern Territory's Watarrka National Park. Photo: Dean Sewell
proposal to grant permits for the exploration of oil and gas puts a traditional way of life in jeopardy: Ulpanyali and Lilla in the Northern Territory's Watarrka National Park. Photo: Dean Sewell

Fracking can be safely carried out near a renowned tourist drawcard in Australia's red centre and some Aboriginal people support the project for the royalties it will bring, according to a mining company chief behind the controversial bid.

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